Experts have found that frequent sitting and smoking can be just as harmful to your health. It increases the risk of developing diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, and certain cancers.
The 14-year, 185,000-person study was published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Research has shown that sitting time is a single risk factor associated with mortality. It is noteworthy that the results of this research did not vary with the level of physical activity of each individual. That is, even if a person is physically active, the longer they sit, the greater the likelihood of reaching death. According to the Australian Journal of Medicine, sitting at a desk for long periods of time is harmful and can lead to medical treatment. Therefore, they say, companies will have to look for alternatives instead of sitting down and working.
In particular, sitting in a chair has a significant impact on health, as the body is largely inactive. When sitting, most of the muscles in the body remain inactive. Also, the hip and spine areas become tight. Then, the blood circulation in the body also becomes somewhat inactive, thus slowing down the activity of the brain and impairing the health of the heart. As the body's muscle activity remains low, the risk of blood clots (thrombosis) in the blood vessels also increases. A stool has the ability to significantly lower the activity of fat-burning enzymes in your body. Thereby, the body will burn extra calories.
The human body is shaped, not just to sit all day. In human evolution, the body was created to stand and function. When we get up from our seat, every organ system in the body receives a message to wake up. To stand and keep the body in balance, many muscles in the body become active, which in turn regulates blood circulation. When standing, the activity of the nervous system also improves, so attention is increased and the body feels energized. The stiffness of the hips and back is also reduced and the flexibility of the body is improved.
How to sit low?
- The remedy for sitting all day is not to stand all day. The human body responds best to a variety of body postures and movements. For example, walking, standing, bending, sitting on the floor. But for those of us who are accustomed to a chair-centric culture, getting used to a life with a variety of body postures and movements is a real challenge. But, there are several successful strategies that can be followed to reduce sitting time.
- Whenever possible you should have all four of these components in place for launch to maximize profits. Also, do what you do standing up, if you can. Examples include phone calls, checking files, and overseeing other people's work. By standing while doing certain tasks, you can avoid sitting still.
- Eat one meal a day, standing up. Keep in mind that sitting while eating adds to the extra hours you sit throughout the day. Try to eat breakfast while standing at the table in the kitchen. Also, for lunch, you can choose a restaurant with raised tables. Then, it is easier to stand at the table and eat. Eating while standing does not mean you have to finish eating fast or take short meals. In general, spend the time you spend eating, and eat a healthy, balanced diet.
- Sit on the floor for about 15 minutes a day. When sitting on the floor, the muscles are more active than when sitting in a seat. But, as we are accustomed to the culture of sitting in a chair, we avoid sitting on the floor. If you have children, sit on the floor and read a storybook with them. Or, get involved in a sport. When doing things like watching TV or reading a book, it is best to sit on the floor and do so.
- At the end of each day's work, place the chair next to your desk. Then, the next morning the unusual position of the chair will remind you to stand up and work. In addition, choose activities that you can do while standing or walking in the morning. By getting up in the morning and starting work, you will be able to keep your body awake and active throughout the day.
If you have a reminder on your cell phone to remind you of certain tasks, you can use it to reduce the amount of time you spend sitting and walking during the day. Every day, rest in your chair and steer your body in a healthy direction.
